Svalbard: In Search of Iconic Arctic Wildlife

• Day 1 - Oslo, Norway

  Arrive in Oslo and transfer to your centrally located hotel. Spend the day exploring this vibrant city at your own pace. Check in with the hospitality desk this afternoon to make final arrangements before your charter flight the following day.

• Day 2 - Oslo / Longyearbyen / Embark Ship

  Depart Oslo on the recommended flight to Longyearbyen; transfers to the airport and luggage assistance will be provided.* On arrival to this Arctic outpost, explore the world’s northernmost settlement, which has morphed from a coal mining
  hub to a base for exploration and science in recent history. Witness daily life and delve into this history before embarking.

• Day 3/8 - Exploring Svalbard

  The crew operate in true expedition style, letting nature dictate the ship’s day-to-day movements within an immense Arctic wonderland. The fully stabilized, ice-class expedition ship probes deep into the ice where the polar bears forage, walrus
  sun themselves and the Svalbard reindeer roam. Join spotters on the Bridge as you scan the floes and islands for these iconic creatures, along with bearded and ringed seals; Arctic fox; and whales that call these waters home, like beluga, fin and minke. There’s no greater thrill than a sighting that brings everyone rushing to the bow or Bridge for a close-up view. Sail deep into protected bays and fjords, where even a novice kayaker can comfortably paddle surrounded by sparkling bergs and dramatic mountains. Video from the Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) allows you to peer into the mysterious world that exists 1,000 feet below the surface during Recaps with your multi-talented field staff.

• Day 9 - Longyearbyen / Disembark Ship / Oslo

  Disembark in Longyearbyen for one more taste of civilization in this northern frontier. Join the recommended group flight to Oslo; transfers to the nearby hotel and luggage assistance will be provided. Upon arrival, overnight at the Radisson
  Blu Airport Hotel with dinner on your own.

  If you are not purchasing the recommended flight, please get in touch to confirm your arrangements.

• Day 10 - Oslo, Norway / Departure day

  After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flights home.

Please consider that our voyages are expeditionary in nature. This means, that there are no concrete itineraries, your captain and expedition leader will utilise their vast experience to chart the best course for your expedition depending on the climatic and environmental conditions. Mentioned highlights and wildlife cannot be guaranteed.